PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) Tbk, as Pertamina\u2019s Gas Subholding,\nhas invited major retail investors to review its natural gas operational\nfacilities in North Sumatra. This initiative is part of the company\u2019s\neffort to strengthen transparency and demonstrate the infrastructure\nreadiness that underpins business growth in the Sumatra and Riau Islands\nregions.<\/p>\n
The activity provided a comprehensive overview of infrastructure\nmanagement, supply reliability, and market development potential, which\nwill be further strengthened through strategic projects. This includes\nsupport for the construction of the North Sumatra-Riau Transmission\nPipeline (Sutri) by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. The\nnetwork development is expected to enhance supply connectivity and open\nup opportunities for natural gas utilisation in various economic growth\ncentres.<\/p>\n
Through its Sales and Operation Region I (SOR I), PGN distributes 147\nBBTUD of natural gas to more than 136,000 customers in the Sumatra and\nRiau Islands regions. PGN\u2019s Director of Infrastructure and Technology,\nHeri Murahmanta, explained that the region possesses complementary\nmarket characteristics, featuring high-volume industrial anchor\ncustomers in Batam and markets with high penetration rates in Palembang\nand Medan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe combination of these market characteristics is a strength for\nPGN in maintaining healthy and sustainable business growth, while\ncreating a customer portfolio with a more measured risk profile,\u201d Heri\nstated in an official release on Monday (13\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
From an infrastructure perspective, PGN\u2019s operations in North Sumatra\nare also supported by a network managed by its subsidiary, PT Pertamina\nGas Operation North Sumatera Area (ONSA). This network is integrated\nwith various domestic supply sources, including LNG regasification from\nArun and supplies from several upstream blocks, which are subsequently\ndistributed to meet the needs of power plants, industrial estates, and\nthe fertiliser sector.<\/p>\n
Heri added that the development of the North Sumatra-Riau\nTransmission Pipeline will be a strategic step in strengthening gas\nnetwork connectivity on Sumatra Island. The transmission network will\nconnect the northern, central, and southern parts of Sumatra, thereby\nexpanding the flexibility of natural gas distribution from Aceh to\nLampung.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor PGN, the integration of the natural gas network provides higher\nflexibility in managing supply while opening access to new gas sources.\nWith an increasingly connected system, the utilisation of domestic gas\ncan be optimised to meet the needs of various economic sectors more\nreliably and efficiently,\u201d Heri explained.<\/p>\n
In addition to strengthening inter-regional connectivity, PGN\ncurrently operates a gas pipeline network spanning approximately 1,834\nkilometres, serving household, small, commercial, and industrial\ncustomers in the northern part of Sumatra. The existence of offtake\nstation facilities, such as Pasar IX, further increases distribution\nflexibility while supporting the efficiency of future gas network\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
Heri added that strengthening the transmission and distribution\nnetwork is part of PGN\u2019s long-term strategy to optimise the utilisation\nof domestic natural gas. This strategy is supported by the integration\nof pipeline and non-pipeline infrastructure, including CNG and LNG,\nenabling PGN to reach the increasingly diverse needs of customers across\nvarious regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cSumatra and the Riau Islands have very promising industrial growth\npotential. With an increasingly integrated network, reliable supply, and\na continuously developing infrastructure portfolio, PGN is optimistic it\ncan expand natural gas utilisation, strengthen sustainable business\ngrowth, and create long-term added value for shareholders,\u201d Heri\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pgn-affirms-readiness-strengthens-business-growth-prospects-and-connectivity-1783939999", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }